attest

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as in to certify
to declare (something) to be true or genuine the appraiser attests that the lamp is indeed an original Tiffany

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as in to testify
to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact an eyewitness who will attest to my innocence

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How does the verb attest contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of attest are certify, vouch, and witness. While all these words mean "to testify to the truth or genuineness of something," attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses.

attested to the authenticity of the document

When would certify be a good substitute for attest?

The words certify and attest can be used in similar contexts, but certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal.

certified that the candidate had met all requirements

When could vouch be used to replace attest?

The meanings of vouch and attest largely overlap; however, vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person.

willing to vouch for her integrity

When is witness a more appropriate choice than attest?

Although the words witness and attest have much in common, witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness.

witnessed the signing of the will

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Recent Examples of attest And local boy gone bad is a not unfamiliar theme as Rashford will attest. Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 The Yankees' successful history with such Japanese stars as Masahiro Tanaka and Hideki Matsui would attest to that. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 Outside of sleep, there's rarely a moment of peace with an infant around, as Lily Gilbert, a 28-year-old new mom from Hereford, England, can attest. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 These transitions reshaped user experiences, and the emergence of computers like the IBM Personal Computer and Windows as well as the sleek ecosystems of Apple attest to this. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for attest 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attest
Verb
  • Following his loss in the 2020 election to former President Joe Biden, Trump did not concede and denied the election results — which, as vice president and the president of the Senate, was Pence's duty to certify.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
  • When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.
    Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • Rogers police testified at the trial that evidence showed the shooting was accidental, which is why a warrant was issued for the teen’s arrest on the manslaughter charge.
    Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Tommy Zizzo, the son of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne testified against A$AP Rocky Friday in the rapper's Los Angeles felony assault trial.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • On Blind, an anonymous messaging app that requires users to verify their employment before viewing company-specific posts, users mocked the video.
    Zoë Schiffer, WIRED, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Newsweek was unable to verify the details independently.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • The big picture: There is broad support for the idea of diversity inside companies. 61% of those surveyed said diverse employees have a positive impact on organizations, and 75% agreed that more needs to be done to guarantee everyone is advancing.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The ceasefire is not guaranteed to continue beyond the first phase of the deal.
    Lauren Kent, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • More research is needed to confirm spearmint's potential use as a testosterone-lowering treatment.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Many encouraged Garcia to confirm the pregnancy with a doctor.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • In 2017, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit, in affirming Mr. Ulbricht’s conviction, acknowledged the severe nature of the punishment.
    David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The vice president will read aloud the electoral votes, and then Congress counts each state's results to affirm Trump's victory.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Roe argued in his filing that he was allowed to legally have the gun, saying that the state of Kansas — where he was convicted — automatically restores a felon’s right to possess a firearm five years after conviction or release from imprisonment for that offense.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Houston Fire Department was called and were on the way to the scene to assist the mother while the brothers argued again, this time each accusing the other of causing their mom to faint.
    Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • In the play, a Bronx kid named Calogero witnesses a murder happen and is looked after by a mob boss in the aftermath.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Two other passengers witnessing the arson move out of the way as the train enters the station, the video shows.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Attest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attest. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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